Gig Harbor High students from across the political spectrum make their voices heard
Feb 14, 2026At least 100 GHHS students protested federal immigration enforcement on Friday, joined by a smaller contingent of pro-Trump counter-protesters.
Gig Harbor businesses largely kept their doors open during National Shutdown
Feb 02, 2026The National Shutdown on Friday was organized by activists following the killing of two Americans in Minneapolis. Some local businesses participated, but more said they couldn’t afford to close their doors.
Spruce Hill Winery offers a taste of community
Jan 26, 2026A Seattle-based winery recently opened a tasting room on Olympic Drive in Gig Harbor, where its owners live.
900 miles to Patterson’s Farm Market
Dec 03, 2025Patterson’s Farm Market, a Gig Harbor institution, is back in its seasonal spot near Anderson’s General Store on Point Fosdick Drive.
Photos | 9/11 observance at Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One
Sep 11, 2025Photos from a ceremony marking the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Fusion Donut Cafe gets off to a sweet start with its soft launch
Jul 15, 2025Joe Loya showed up at 5:30 a.m. Monday to be Fusion Donut Cafe’s very first customer. “I waited until they opened at 6 a.m.,” said Loya, a member of the Gig Harbor Kiwanis Club, proudly showing the photo of his first donut purchase. He returned later that morning after his workout. “This time, I came
Heritage Distilling wins best flavored whiskey award
Mar 04, 2025The Gig Harbor-based distillery’s stock dropped to just $1.08 in February after opening at $4 last year.
Orcas drop by to witness Polar Bear Plunge
Jan 02, 2025Four transient orcas swam through Colvos Passage as polar bear plungers gathered in Olalla for their annual dip in icy water.
Storm, tides made for a weird weather Wednesday
Dec 19, 2024High winds swept through Western Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 18, as a Pacific storm system moved across the region. The National Weather Service recorded the highest wind gust at 90 mph on Crystal Mountain, near Mount Rainier. Tacoma recorded gusts of 60 mph. Peninsula Light reported about 11,000 customers were without power across its service
Patterson’s Market back for 45th year
Dec 12, 2024Patterson’s, evicted from its longtime home in 2022, is back for a second year at Anderson’s General Store.